LOOK Magazine, in cooperation with Tantra masáže Praha s.r.o., reveals the mysterious background of the tantric ritual, tantric massage and tantra itself, and thus brings inspiration for your love play as well as shared exploratory and fascinating experiences.
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Tantric sex full of pleasure!
Tantra. This word is surrounded by mystery and breathes a mystical breeze of Eastern philosophy. How are Indian religion and erotic intoxication connected? And how can it benefit your sexual life? We have lifted the veil under which an entirely new dimension of pleasure is hidden…
To start explaining what tantra is would be a long-distance run. Its essence is captured in texts, the so-called tantras, in which the Hindu god Shiva explains tantric philosophy. It is not without reason that this five-thousand-year-old religion is associated with sex – rather than with physical union, however, it deals with spiritual union. Male energy intersects with female energy and intercourse gains a sacred dimension.
“We say that tantra is a network or a weave of life, which from an esoteric point of view can symbolize a spider’s web, representing the Supreme Mother Goddess worshipped by witches, or a safety net of marriage, when sex is suddenly no longer what it used to be,” explains Ariana Argoni, who, together with her husband Raven, is involved in esotericism and together they are the authors of several books, including the popular Magic of Sex.
How to perform a tantra ritual?
Ariana and Raven have personal experience with tantra and are not ashamed to speak about their experiences.
“My husband initiated me into the secrets of tantra. Raven showed me that sex is not only beautiful and brings joy and, in partnership, deep fidelity, but that even ‘perversion’, other unusual positions and the ritualization of sex can be noble. In tantra, a man worships his woman as a goddess, her satisfaction comes first, and only then does the man begin his ‘grand finale’,” says Ariana.
But how does such a tantra ritual actually take place?
“First of all, a full-body bath is important, both partners wash each other, it should be a pleasant, unhurried moment, and of course candles may be burning as well. After the bath, a gentle massage of the whole body follows. Surprisingly, it usually continues with food, most often fish and vegetables. The body needs energy, sexual energy is at the same time life energy, and here too it applies that everything should be used in moderation. The bed should look tantric – that means lots of different colorful cushions, a large bedspread and so on, simply something like from the tales of One Thousand and One Nights – a little romance in everyday greyness…
In tantra, two gods from the Hindu pantheon are invoked, Shiva and his wife Devi Shakti. During orgasm, one should even think of them intensely. Maithuna, the so-called healing intercourse, consists of uniting with the partner, trying to maintain sexual arousal in the mind, but it is a union without movement. It is quite difficult, but with some training it can be managed,” Ariana describes.
Healing union
Tantric union can last several hours – and Ariana also confirms the experience that sometimes a tantric orgasm is just as long. Therefore, it is important to choose the right position.
“In the end, climax may occur, but it also may not, it depends on desire and agreement,” explains Ariana.
“It is interesting to enrich the tantric ritual with one practice from sexual magic, which is a shared orgasm. This too can be learned and practiced. Because energy is involved, the intake of food is important, so even during maithuna it is possible to eat and drink something, usually anything juicy,” she adds.
The basis of the tantric ritual is therefore arousal, union almost without movement and delaying orgasm. And this leads not only to a new dimension of pleasure, but according to those who practice tantric sex, it also has beneficial effects on health.
“Tantra is very healing, because movements are practiced in it that positively stimulate female matters, not only do they heal inflammations, but when a person practices tantra, they age slowly. If you learn this practice, it will not only entertain and arouse you, but thanks to tantric rituals women can avoid incontinence and diseases of the sexual organs, and tantric rituals help men with prostate problems, erection and arousability…” praises the effects of tantra Ariana Argoni.
Massages for the brave
A pleasant part of tantric sex is also the tantric massage. Just like with the ritual itself, emphasis is placed primarily on the psychological attunement of the masseur and the person being massaged, a pleasant environment and slow, unhurried movements that lead to endless arousal and often to orgasm.
“Tantric massage combines elements of ancient tantric-taoist techniques and classical massage with the atmosphere of a sensual, intimate ritual that sets your energy in motion and fills you with arousal and tenderness. Tantric massage includes not only a full-body massage with warm sesame or almond oil, but also massage of the yoni and the lingam (the Sanskrit names for female and male genitals). Thanks to tantric massage, you stop experiencing orgasm only in your genitals and instead transfer it from the pelvis to the whole body as a deep, fulfilling and arousing sensation,” describes professional masseuse Bc. Michaela Lynnette Torstenová, who has her Integrity center in Prague, and whose own technique, the so-called “Inner wave”, people come to learn from the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Let yourself be pampered
In order to go for a tantric massage to a specialized center, it is necessary in any case to cast aside embarrassment. Perhaps this is why it is more often men who seek out this unconventional experience.
“Men have more courage in this respect to go into something unknown. Women usually receive it as a gift from a partner or a friend, but there are also those who book themselves. With growing awareness of tantra and with stories from friends who have already tried this massage, the number of women is gradually increasing. My youngest client was 20 years old, the oldest 58,” describes Bc. Michaela the composition of the salon’s visitors.
If you decide to try a tantric massage yourself, you can choose whether it will be performed by a man or a woman.
“Women usually prefer a woman during their first visit. They expect that a woman will understand their body better, will be more sensitive and that they will not be as ashamed in front of her. Only during the second or third visit do they then choose a man. However, there are also women who from the beginning prefer male-female polarity. They are usually surprised by men’s sensitivity and perceptiveness. Another option is four-hand massages, where clients can have both a man and a woman at the same time,” says Bc. Michaela Lynnette Torstenová.
Enrich your love life!
Couples who wish to enrich their love life with something unconventional can visit a tantric massage for couples.
“Approximately two to three couples a week undergo this massage with us. For some couples it is important to be together in one room, for others the presence of the partner is disturbing and they cannot fully immerse themselves in their experiences. Couples therefore have the option to choose whether they want to experience the massage in one room or each in their own space,” describes Bc. Michaela Lynnette Torstenová.
However, if you have a jealous partner, or you yourself find it hard to tolerate another woman touching your beloved, think carefully about whether you are ready for such an experience.
“Women who have more jealous partners usually choose a female masseuse, whom the partner usually does not get jealous of. Jealousy occurred with us only once, in a situation where the partner enjoyed the massage very much and reached orgasm during it, which angered his partner, who had been looking forward to a romantic evening and expected from the massage only pleasant attunement,” recalls Bc. Michaela Lynnette Torstenová.
Therefore, with a couples massage it is important to inform the masseuses of your wishes. If you feel that this is not for you, but you would still like to include tantric massage in your love life, you can also attend a tantra massage course, where you will learn various techniques and the use of aids such as feathers, a fan, soft fabrics, furs, hot towels and similar items, and you will also penetrate into the essence of tantra, energies and the meaning of the ritual itself.
How much does a tantric massage cost
A classic tantric massage lasting 1.5 hours costs 3000 CZK.
A tantric massage for couples (1.5 hours) costs 5500 CZK.
A tantric massage course lasts 20–25 hours, usually divided into 4–5 training blocks of several hours.
There is also an individual training course for couples, where one hour costs 750 CZK per person.
Founder of Tantra masáže Praha s.r.o., psychotherapist, manager, lecturer of tantra and personal development groups, coach, yoga and holistic bodywork lecturer, massage therapist (10 years of practice), author of the "Inner wave" therapeutic tantric massage technique, massage lecturer.
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